Match the following criteria of material failure, under biaxial stresses σ1, σ2 and yield stress σ_y, with their corresponding graphic representations :

A. Maximum-shear–stress criterion

L.

B. Maximum-distortion-energy criterion M.

C. Maximum-normal-stress criterion N

Question

A. Maximum-shear–stress criterion	L.
B. Maximum-distortion-energy criterion	M.
C. Maximum-normal-stress criterion	N

Examsnet · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer is : A – N, B – L, C – M

GATE Mechanical Engineering(ME) 2011 Solved Paper